MS Roald Amundsen

Aune is the ship’s open-seating main restaurant, where breakfast, lunch, and most dinners are served buffet-style with rotating menus that nod to the regions the ship is exploring. It’s spacious, unhurried, and exactly the kind of place where you end up lingering over coffee with new friends.

Fredheim is the relaxed, casual alternative to Aune — perfect for a quick bite between excursions or when you’d rather eat informally without missing whatever’s happening outside. Light fare and Scandinavian-inspired options keep things easy and low-key, the way expedition life should feel.

Lindstrøm is the Roald Amundsen’s premium dining room, available to all but complementary for suite guests (guests in regular cabins can make reservations for any meal based on availability and subject to per-person prices). Locally sourced ingredients and Scandinavian technique elevate every dish on a menu inspired by Norway’s rich polar heritage — it’s the kind of meal you’ll still be talking about when you’re back home in your normal kitchen.

Perched at the bow of Deck 9 with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, the Explorer Lounge is the ship’s social command center. Grab a drink, sink into a seat, and watch icebergs or fjords drift by — it’s also where lectures, briefings, and impromptu wildlife spottings bring everyone together.

Positioned poolside on the aft deck, the Pool Bar keeps the outdoor experience going long after you’ve climbed out of the water. Cold drinks, warm company, and whatever’s passing on the horizon — it’s an easy place to lose track of time in the best possible way.

The heated aft infinity pool is a genuine showstopper, positioned for unobstructed views of wherever the ship happens to be sailing. Flanked by hot tubs, it’s easily the best seat on the ship — whether you’re watching Antarctic sunsets paint the sky orange or Arctic twilight glow at midnight.

One of the Roald Amundsen’s most distinctive design features, the enclosed Observation Deck wraps the forward section with sweeping panoramic glazing. Floor-to-ceiling glass keeps you fully immersed in the landscape — wildlife scanning, iceberg watching, and golden-hour gazing — minus the windchill.

The Roald Amundsen’s aft pool deck is the great gathering place — when the sun cooperates, and honestly, even when it doesn’t. Ringed by loungers and anchored by the heated infinity pool, it’s where guests decompress between landings and compare notes on the day’s wildlife sightings.

The onboard Science Center is the intellectual heartbeat of every HX expedition. Equipped with touch screens, microscopes, and state-of-the-art technology, it doubles as a lecture hall where the ship’s expert naturalists break down the wonders you’re witnessing in real time.

A well-equipped gym keeps your land legs ready for the next shore landing. Treadmills, weights, bikes, and elliptical trainers are all on hand — because hauling yourself in and out of Zodiacs is going to work muscles you forgot you had.

After hours on deck scanning for wildlife in polar conditions, there’s nothing quite like the ship’s sauna to bring your core temperature back to something civilized. A small luxury that feels disproportionately huge when you’ve spent the afternoon in Antarctica — or anywhere else that’s trying to freeze you solid.

The crown jewel of the Roald Amundsen’s suite lineup — a sprawling corner suite with panoramic balcony views, a double bed, double sofa bed, and espresso machine for those early-morning glacier mornings. Suite guests also get all-inclusive dining at Restaurant Lindstrøm and priority boarding.

Nearly as generous as the flagship MA, this XL Suite offers 470 square feet of Scandinavian-chic comfort with a private balcony, double sofa bed, espresso machine, and the full suite perks package — including Lindstrøm dining and complimentary laundry.

The MD is the ship’s fully accessible corner suite — 375 square feet with a private balcony, double bed, double Murphy bed, and heated bathroom floors, designed without compromise. All suite benefits apply, including priority boarding and complimentary Lindstrøm dining.

The MC is where the sitch gets seriously luxurious — an aft corner suite with a private hot tub right on the balcony. Soak under the midnight sun or aurora while icebergs drift by. Suite amenities include Lindstrøm fine dining, heated bathroom floors, and all the expedition perks.

The most plentiful suite category on board, with 41 rooms spread across Decks 8 and 9. Each offers a private balcony, generous living space, mini-bar, and espresso machine — a proper expedition base camp that punches well above its compact footprint.

No balcony? No prob — the MF trades it for massive forward-corner windows, a day bed angled right at the view, and a water vapor fireplace that’s equal parts cozy and extra. Found on Deck 7, this suite sleeps two and includes all Lindstrøm dining privileges and suite perks.

The TT Outside Cabin is an Arctic Superior category on Decks 4 and 5 of the MS Roald Amundsen—at approximately 27 m² (290 sq ft), it’s one of the largest non-balcony options on the ship, with large picture windows, a sitting area (some with a double sofa bed), double bed configurable as twins, underfloor-heated en suite bathroom, minibar, TV, and tea and coffee facilities. On a hybrid-powered ship that creates near-silence during scenic sailing and wildlife encounters, there’s something to be said for a cabin that’s worth retreating to—and the TT, with its space and big windows, delivers that.

The TY Outside Cabin is the MS Roald Amundsen’s wheelchair-accessible Arctic Superior category, located on Deck 5 near the lift—at 24–26 m² (260–280 sq ft), it’s one of the more generously proportioned non-balcony options on the ship, with a large picture window, double bed configurable as twins (some with sofa bed), and an underfloor-heated en suite bathroom with accessibility adaptations. If you or a travel companion has specific mobility or accessibility requirements, your ABC Trips broker can walk through what to expect at each landing site and help you plan your expedition accordingly.

The XTD Outside Cabin with Balcony is an Arctic Superior balcony category on Decks 7 and 8 of the MS Roald Amundsen, at roughly 15–19 m² (161–205 sq ft), with a private step-out balcony with seating, a sitting area inside (some with a double sofa bed), double bed configurable as twins, underfloor-heated en suite bathroom, minibar, TV, and tea and coffee facilities. Closely matched to the XT in size and positioning, the XTD differs in specific cabin shape and deck-plan location—if you’re choosing between the two for a specific itinerary, your ABC Trips broker can help identify which individual cabins offer the best view orientation.

The XY Outside Cabin with Balcony is the MS Roald Amundsen’s wheelchair-accessible Arctic Superior balcony category, located on Deck 7—at approximately 19 m² (205 sq ft), with a private step-out balcony with seating, sitting area inside, double bed configurable as twins, underfloor-heated en suite bathroom with accessibility adaptations, minibar, TV, and tea and coffee facilities. It delivers the balcony experience—upper-deck positioning, hybrid-powered silence during wildlife approaches, your own private outdoor space—within an accessible design; your ABC Trips broker can walk through what each landing site looks like operationally for your specific itinerary.

The XT Outside Cabin with Balcony is the MS Roald Amundsen’s most numerous Arctic Superior balcony category—at roughly 15–18 m² (~161–194 sq ft) across Decks 7 and 8, with private step-out balconies with seating, a sitting area inside (some with a sofa bed), double bed configurable as twins, underfloor-heated en suite bathroom, minibar, TV, and tea and coffee facilities. The Amundsen was the world’s first hybrid-powered cruise ship; in electric mode during wildlife approaches and scenic passages, the near-silence is something you have to experience to fully appreciate, and stepping out onto a private balcony in that quiet—no engine rumble, just sea and ice—is a different category of encounter.

The XTJ Outside Cabin with Balcony is an Arctic Superior category on Deck 7 of the MS Roald Amundsen, at approximately 18 m² (~194 sq ft), with a private balcony with seating, a sitting area inside (some with a sofa bed), double bed configurable as twins, underfloor-heated en suite bathroom, minibar, TV, and tea and coffee facilities. Worth knowing upfront: the XTJ carries a limited balcony view designation—the sightline from the balcony may be partially obstructed depending on the specific cabin; if balcony views are a priority for your itinerary, your ABC Trips broker can identify which XTJ cabins have better orientations before you book.

The RR Outside Cabin is the MS Roald Amundsen’s most spacious Polar Outside category—no balcony, but at 19–23 m² (205–250 sq ft) across Decks 4 and 5, these cabins offer generous square footage for their tier, with large picture windows, a sitting area (some with a double sofa bed), a double bed configurable as twins, minibar, tea and coffee facilities, and an en suite bathroom with underfloor heating. For travelers who want real space and natural light without the balcony premium, the lower-deck position also keeps motion to a minimum in rougher seas—a detail worth knowing on a polar expedition ship.